Finishing line Wyrndel

starts up fine-finis

n VER the last few years, manufac\-/turers of S4S boards appear to be pursuing one of two distinct strategies-either producing a low-grade board to compete on price or producing a surfaced l" product to compete on quality.

Wynndel Lumber Sales, Wynndel, B.C., has staked its future on the latter choice. The company has installed what it terms "the most advanced finish line for ESLP boards in North America," to become "the leader in both quality and efficiency of production."

The flagship of the new line starts up this month-a LMC 2008 Super Thundermac planer/moulder, reportedly the largest board moulder ever delivered to North America. The behemoth measures 9 ft. wide, 24 ft. Iong, and weighs over 80000 lbs. The 7200 rpm 20 knife heads will impart l4 knife cuts/inch on 1x4 through lxl2 ESLP eased edge boards. The control and precision hold-downs provide exacting tolerances.

The line is complemented with three slowdown grading stations. an auto-trimmer, end stamping for grade, and end waxing to eliminate end splits and improve yardability. Trim loss and machine defects are minimized. permitting Wynndel to target and maximize optimal tallies.

"We are not the first producer to enter into the arena of premium boards. However. we have invested over $6 million to put ourselves in the best seat in the house," says sales manager Dirk Kunze. "The moulder line is the crown jewel of the many upgrades made over the last half decade."

Previously, capital improvements